USING MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF VENTURA WATER ON SORGHUM GRASS?
4884 N. Ventura Ave,
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4884 N. Ventura Ave,
Ventura Ranch High Density Farmworker Housing. This proposed development would ruin forever the historic orchard Agricultural land recently converted to sorghum grass. The developers claim the project is exempt from SOAR laws by classifying it as agricultural housing for up to 2000 farmworkers including their families. We believe the soil
Ventura Ranch High Density Farmworker Housing. This proposed development would ruin forever the historic orchard Agricultural land recently converted to sorghum grass. The developers claim the project is exempt from SOAR laws by classifying it as agricultural housing for up to 2000 farmworkers including their families. We believe the soil is unsuitable for this development and that the excessive use of Ventura water for hydrolysis, ostensibly to mitigate cancer-causing contaminants, is a significant concern. Through this webpage, we aim to highlight the extensive use of our Ventura water resources, which occurs nearly every day for Three months straight...read on for more info..
We question the trustworthiness of a builder who appears to be concealing what we suspect are unsafe soil conditions. We demand thorough soil testing to a depth of three feet in all areas where tractors with pesticides were stored, across the fields, and in the runoff zones that are to become part of the Ventura Ranch living areas.
Sorghum Grass
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4884 N. Ventura Ave,
Sorghum grass is non native and recognized as a soil enhancer, grown for its seeds and used as animal feed. It is alleged that it is being cultivated to conceal a severe soil contamination issue. Concerns have been raised that developers are aware of soil pollution on their intended construction site. Historically, orchards have accumulat
Sorghum grass is non native and recognized as a soil enhancer, grown for its seeds and used as animal feed. It is alleged that it is being cultivated to conceal a severe soil contamination issue. Concerns have been raised that developers are aware of soil pollution on their intended construction site. Historically, orchards have accumulated significant amounts of lead and arsenic in the topsoil due to prolonged pesticide application. These contaminants pose a particular risk to children. Typically, sorghum grass thrives in warmer, drier climates and does not require excessive watering. However, the abusive massive use of Ventura's water resources to irrigate sorghum grass for 8-12 hours daily for 3 months in mid 2023 is seen as a blatant disregard for the conservation efforts of Ventura residents. With the crop valued at only $5.50 per bushel, the financial return does not justify the hydrolysis process. The crop is considered a financial loss based on these figures alone. If builders are willing to overlook our water supply to this extent, it raises concerns about what other irresponsible actions might occur should they receive approval to construct Ventura Ranch. .
NOW THAT THE CROP IS ABANDONED AND A EXTREME FIRE DANGER TO VALLEY VISTA TRACT AND ALL IN THE SURROUNDING NEE0, THERE ARE TWO QUESTION THAT NEEDS ANSWERING....
.1. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? THIS PROVES ONCE AGAIN THAT THEY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE SURROUNDING AREAS
2. WHERER IS ALL THE MILLIONS OF NON-NATIVE SORGHUM GRASS SEEDS GOING TO END UP? IS THIS ANOTHER DISASTER READY TO HHAPPEN TO OUR WATERSHED? WE THINK IT WILL BE.
A phase 1 and phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) are deemed necessary.
Lets Examine the Costs Here
Lets Examine the Costs Here
Lets Examine the Costs Here
As of 11/21/2023, the confirmed massive usage of Ventura water at 4884 North Ventura Avenue over three months is as follows:
10,419 units of water have passed through the 4" water meter for irrigating the Sorghum Grass field.
This equates to 7,793,412 gallons, considering each unit is 748 gallons. At a cost of $5.91 per unit, the total co
As of 11/21/2023, the confirmed massive usage of Ventura water at 4884 North Ventura Avenue over three months is as follows:
10,419 units of water have passed through the 4" water meter for irrigating the Sorghum Grass field.
This equates to 7,793,412 gallons, considering each unit is 748 gallons. At a cost of $5.91 per unit, the total comes to $61,576.29 for the three months of excessive watering.
With an average yield of 65 bushels per acre and a price of $5.50 per bushel, the revenue is only $357.50 per acre.
For 20 acres, that's $7,150.00 for the entire crop. The cost of water alone renders this cultivation economically unfeasible. There are concerns about a potential cover-up involving Ventura's water supply. It's speculated that for a builder, this would be less expensive than replacing contaminated soil. There are suspicions of premeditated abuse and questions about why there is no oversight. The sorghum field is seen as a blatant disregard for the community and water resources, raising questions about the representation of farmers and farmworkers by those who seem indifferent to the water supply.
The ability to purchase unlimited water from Ventura City Water raises concerns about the protection of our water infrastructure and how such a situation is allowed to occur. The timeline and water meter readings were recorded on publicly owned land on Ventura Avenue.